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Old 01-25-2011, 01:28 PM   #1
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About a week ago I got a call from RC4wd. They challenged me to build a rig to show off at the 2011 RCX in Pomona, CA.

There were some rules to the agreement...
  1. It had to be done for the show on March 18th-20th - Duh?
  2. It had to showcase RC4wd Products.
  3. Get a Wish List to Racer4Life ASAP
So I decided on a D90 with all the accessories.

Here was my list:

Defender D90 Body: Z-B0008
RTR Gelande Scale Defender Chassis: Z-RTR0009
Tires: TBuster19
Extra Wheel: Z-Q0010
Snorkel: Z-S0247
Adventure Land Rover Defender Rack: Z-C0024
Gelande Side Steps: Z-S0242
Gelande Front Winch Bumper: Z-S0227
Bulldog 9300XT Wireless Winch: Z-E0014
Scale Lighting System: X-0503
King Kong XL Limited Edition Hook: Z-S0025
Viking Fairlead: Z-S0280
ARB Cover: Z-S0220


The body just showed up today so this weekend will start the preparations...
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Old 01-25-2011, 02:27 PM   #2
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Yummy list!

I'll be watchin for sure!
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Old 01-25-2011, 03:08 PM   #3
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oh hell yeah
this should be a great build
sub'd for sure
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Old 01-26-2011, 02:35 PM   #4
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First shipment arrived today.

Here is a sneak peak...







Working on a paint scheme that will be a "show stopper". Not necessarily something you would see on the road...or could you???

More to come...
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Old 01-26-2011, 03:34 PM   #5
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Nice. Now would this be considered a C1 rig depending on tire size? Nice start
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Old 01-26-2011, 03:36 PM   #6
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Nice. Now would this be considered a C1 rig depending on tire size? Nice start
Now don't start that...

C1, Class 1, Street Class, one of those.

Really though it is an RCX Class
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Old 01-26-2011, 04:46 PM   #7
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subscribed and watching for sure
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Old 01-26-2011, 05:05 PM   #8
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great looking build so far! step up from the average defender
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Old 01-26-2011, 09:55 PM   #9
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This is going to be sweet. I wish I was able to have all those amazing parts sent to my door.

Looking forward to more
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Old 01-26-2011, 09:58 PM   #10
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I guess I should watch. You really should be done already. Haha
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Old 01-26-2011, 10:32 PM   #11
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That rig is a rolling catalog for RC4WD!
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Old 01-27-2011, 02:22 AM   #12
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i want to see this too ... should be awesome!!!

my friend got the basic one but nevertheless still good... so cant wait for yours to finish.. or start in this case..

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Old 01-27-2011, 02:31 AM   #13
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Nice choice of Parts.... Can't wait to see what Paint you go with.
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Old 01-27-2011, 04:38 AM   #14
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As a Base, I am using the RTR version of the Gelande.

It includes:
  • Gelande scale billet aluminum chassis
  • 2.4 Ghz Radio 2-Channel radio & receiver
  • Outcry speed controller with 6V BEC
  • RC4wd Brushed Crawler Motor 45T
  • 15KG metal housing servo with metal gears
  • Scale front and rear billet bumpers
  • T-Rex plastic scale axle & knuckles
  • Disruptor planetary transmission 16:1
  • Disruptor transfer case 2:1
  • Gear Ratio: 32:1
  • Mud Plugger 1.9 tires (4.06inch/103.25mm tall)
  • Tango Down 1.9 beadlock aluminum wheels
  • Billet dual spring shocks (80mm)
  • One billet Steel short punisher shaft
  • Two plastic long punisher shaft
  • Heavy duty plastic rod end
  • Full ball bearings
  • Length: 16.18"/411mm, Width: 8.26"/ 210mm, Height: 5.47"/139mm , Wheelbase: 11.14"/283mm, Center ground clearance: 2.91"/74mm
  • This truck is 100% pre-built
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Old 01-27-2011, 04:53 AM   #15
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I first wanted to change the tires that come with the RTR to the Trail Buster 1.9's.



They have a more aggressive tread and are slightly larger.



With the Tango Down Beadlocks, this was an easy change-out.
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Old 01-27-2011, 04:58 AM   #16
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Mounting the Defender Adventure Roof Rack is very easy. The hardest part is putting the drill to this awesome body.



Everything lined up perfect. I would suggest that you do the fitting and drilling before painting the body.

3mm Hardware is needed.
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Old 01-27-2011, 05:09 AM   #17
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When planning what was needed for this build, I knew that I had to take the Diff Cover to grease the Locker so I thought, ARB Diff Cover.





Disconnecting the Drive Shaft at the Axle Output makes it easy to apply the grease on the gears.



One of the real benefits of the Plastic TRex 60 Axles is no need for Loctite. With the RTR Kit, you also get another full set of Axle Cases just as a back up.
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Old 01-27-2011, 11:32 AM   #18
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Love those Defenders! I keep looking at that body, but haven't clicked the add to cart button yet! Looks like RC4WD is going to have some badass rigs at RCX!
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So just wondering if you wanna get rid of the stock tires that came on the truck??
PM me if u do... Thanks!!
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Old 01-27-2011, 12:55 PM   #20
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Looks good so far. I love those Rovers. My 1:1 is an 04 discoII. Keep up the good work.
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